A biography of the man who reluctantly became the twentieth president of the United States in 1881, only to be assassinated after just four months in office.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
James A. Garfield -- Timeline -- Did you know? -- Growing up in Ohio -- Eager student -- Political professor -- Civil War officer -- Off to Washington -- Surprise nominee -- President Garfield -- Assassination -- Office of the president -- Presidents and their terms.